Pharmacists vote no on naturopathy
The AJP’s latest poll clearly shows that our readers have their suspicions about the validity of naturopathic medicines, with a whopping 544 voters choosing the option, “No, there’s no evidence …
Plain packaging works: Heart Foundation
Continued successful court rulings throughout the world strengthens Australia’s landmark decision to introduce plain packaging of cigarette products. On World No Tobacco Day today, the World Health Organization is calling …
Police seek Cooloongup pharmacy robber
Rockingham, WA detectives are seeking assistance from the public regarding two robberies that occurred in Cooloongup on Tuesday 17 May 2016. About 10:50am a woman, who was pushing a baby …
Commonwealth a winner, NT gets ‘dirty ashtray’ award
The AMA/ACOSH National Tobacco Scoreboard Award this year has gone to the Commonwealth Government, for making the most progress on combating smoking over the last 12 months. Outgoing AMA president …
Childhood fitness health risk indicator
A new study from a group of international researchers, including those at the University of Tasmania’s Menzies Institute for Medical Research, has found that aerobic exercise in childhood can help …
New depression resource for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities
NPS MedicineWise has developed a new resource for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities on treatments for depression. The resource supports health care workers and their clients discuss treatments for depression …
Pharmacy key as antibiotic-resistant superbug found
A woman from Pennsylvania in the US has been found to be carrying bacteria resistant to the last-ditch antibiotic colistin, according to the journal Antimicrobial Agents and Chemotherapy. Researchers reported …
‘Health is an investment, not a cost,’ say Greens
Greens leader Richard di Natale has used his address to the Australian Medical Association’s conference in Canberra today to outline the Greens’ health policies leading into the July election. “Health …
Catalyst statins effect analysis awarded
A study examining the impact of the Catalyst piece, Heart of the matter on statin use in Australia, is the winner of the 2015 MJA, MDA National Prize for Excellence …
Innovation through change is a must: O’Loghlin
The community pharmacy industry is in a rapid state of change. According to the NSW Guild, its upcoming Pharmacy Connect conference has been developed to not only highlight how the …
Equity key to National Reconciliation Week
Acknowledging the collective rights and cultures of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples is key to improving health equity, says PHAA Vice President (Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples Health), …
Late cold weather means asthma risk
Asthma risks are set to soar for kids this winter, warns the National Asthma Council Australia. National Asthma Council Australia Director and pharmacist, Stephen Hughes, says that the delayed arrival …